寄稿文「消費者裁判手続特例法の制定の経緯と今後の課題等」 | 消費者庁

This page is a contributed article on the Class Action Procedure Act for Consumer Damages Recovery and its future challenges. The law aims to collectively recover consumer property damages through a two-stage procedure: first, certified consumer groups confirm business obligations, and second, consumers declare claims and debts are confirmed. Enacted in 2013 and enforced in October 2023, as of February 2024, there are 4 certified groups with 9 lawsuits filed. This system, part of consumer group litigation alongside injunctive relief provisions, improves judicial access and protects consumer interests through cooperation between administration, judiciary, and consumer organizations.